A History of Japan
Revised Edition
$35.85
- Paperback
408 pages
- Release Date
16 November 1997
Summary
In this newly revised edition of their classic work, Mason and Caiger trace the enthralling evolution of modern Japan from its early pre-history through the post-Cold War period to the collapse of the Bubble Economy in the early 1990s. New findings shed additional light on the origins of Japanese civilization and the birth of Japanese culture. Not merely a chronology of wars, imperial successions, and treaties, A History of Japan provides an in-depth analysis of the religion, culture, and art…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780804820974 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 080482097X |
| Author: | R.H.P. Mason, J.G. Caiger |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 408 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 16 November 1997 |
| Weight: | 418g |
| Dimensions: | 38mm x 203mm x 130mm |
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Critics Review
Very engaging history book. It draws you in through the experiences of prominent persons in Japanese history. A definite book on Japan’s history. – Goodreads
“The best one-volume introduction to the history of Japan in English” —Canberra Times“Very engaging history book. It draws you in through the experiences of prominent persons in Japanese history. A definite book on Japan’s history.” —Goodreads
About The Author
R.H.P. Mason
Richard Mason graduated from Cambridge University. He received his Ph.D. from the Australian National University where he subsequently lectured on Japanese history as a member of the Faculty of Asian Studies for over thirty years. Dr. Mason is also the author of Japan’s First General Election. Now retired, he continues to live and work in Canberra.
John Caiger was born in Japan, graduated from Sydney University, and studied history at the University of London. He earned his Ph.D. from the Australian National University before joining its Faculty of Asian Studies where he has lectured since 1966.
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